Lust Have It November and October Review.

Lust Have it- October review.
Just a quick overall review for last months box as I don't have a whole heap to say. Out of the six products I received I only actually used two of them. As for the others the mask in a cup I just didn't get a chance to use. The ready to use wax strips as I said in my original post I get waxing done professionally. The star and rose bath fizzer well I don't have a bath so it had little chance of getting used. The other two Avene products just didn't impress me. So back to the products that impressed me. The Avene Cleanance gel and the Nyx Cosmetics girl nail polish. The cleance gel I originally didn't think would hit the mark but I have been impressed it cleans well, takes makeup off and doesn't leave residue or leave my skin dry or feeling tight. The Nyx cosmetics girl nail polish what can I say love love love. This was my first black nail polish and just in time for halloween. It did take three coats to get good coverage but dried fast and didn't chip. I also used it layered with a dark red colour over the top and got asked alot what shades I was wearing perfect. OK so two out of six isn't great BUT Lust have it turned up the volume for November.

Lust Have it-November
I'm acctually really excited about this box I'm not sure where to start. Ok so for November LHI are giving us products to compliment the summer months ahead but also the party season and I guarantee probably find them all come in handy!!! 

Face of Australia Purifying Cleansing Wipes
I'm a fan of this companies makeup and I'm also am a regular makeup wipe user I love their convenience particularly when I'm travelling as well as after a long night out when the energy to wash my face just isn't there. Recently I have discovered that some of the preservatives used are not great for ones health, I also have noticed that many are changing formulation and no longer actually take off makeup as well as they used to. So as for these as far as I have read they do not contain the nasty preservative, they are alcohol free and claim to cleanse, tone and nourish. With 25 wipes its not only a full size pack but enough to know whether these will do the job!!!

Davroe Hair Wellness Colour Senses Ends Repair
As we know Davroe products have been included in many products of LHI boxes and my bathroom cabinet certainly has a collection so was excited to give another of the range a go. It is also apt that going into the party season more hair styling will be done and more hair product will be required. Now at first reading colour senses I was a little disappointed being sent something for coloured hair when I don't colour my hair but reading the tube I realised this is a formulation could still be of benefit to me. This cream repairs and seals split ends as well as prevent breakage it also claims to tame frizz and improve manageability. My hair is long and fine and does have tendency to dry out at the ends particuarly in summer. Will give it a go and see what it does for non coloured hair.

Lomasi Body Creme- Cucumber Aloe
This soft smooth cream is a winner for summer amazingly it doesn't smell like cucumber but sweet like a perfume. The cucumber properties have been used to cool and reduce swelling while the aloe to smooth, soothe and revitalise. Trying just on the back of my hand its seems to absorb quick without stickiness leaving its lovely scent behind so can't wait to try it all over. 

Star and Rose Hologram Tweezers.
These are too cute for words so girls if you live with a sister or house mates are female hold on to these as they might just go missing!!! I was in need of a new pair so pretty happy to see these included in the box star and rose is also a brand I haven't used much before so will see how they go. 

  
ModelCo Fibre Lashxtend Mascara
So this one is defiantly the hero product of the box and I think will all make us stay subscribed to this box a little longer particularly when you consider this product alone it worth nearly twice as much as what we paid for the entire box. I am always excited to see a makeup product particuarly a mascara and I'm excited to give this ago. Mascara as you know is not a product I go without and I'm always excited to try a new one its also exciting that its just the one step so its swipe and go!!! 

As you can see in my photos the colourful background has been provided by the cosmetics bag that the products came in. Over many months I've recieved many different coloured versions so it does sadden me that LHI have decided to let them go. But onward and upward I await the surprise of what is to replace these bags.

So as you can tell I'm loving the November box and I think this time it will defiantly be a 5 out of 5 of products used and loved. I can't wait to see what LHI come up with for December. They really have stepped up with this box an I hope this standed stays. Boxes are $14.95 a month so if you wish to join up go to  http://www.lusthaveit.com.au/. 

October Bellabox Review and November Bellabox

October Bellabox Review

WOW another month gone and I have been extremely busy so I have to say I'm happy to be sitting down to write this post. I really enjoyed the October Bella box and as my November box has arrived I thought it time I shared my thoughts.

Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Instant Action Lift Treatment.
Easy to apply and very light on the skin but don't really feel that I personally got any true benefit out of it, given I'm late twenties my skin is still taut and terrific (and yes I am bias) so lifting and firming just really isn't warranted.

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Extra Radiance Renewer.
I really enjoyed using this one and a little bit went along way. So easy to smooth over and go, no wait to dry. My skin does feel smoother and rough patches around my nose have been minimised. I have not use this twice daily as directed so I still have product left and will continue to use.

Sally Hansen Insta-dri Fast Dry Nail Colour.
I already owned this colour when I recieved this last month but I have to say its still impressive. This soft pale pink is the perfect colour when you want to wear polish but don't really want the colour. It also makes the perfect base to a french manicure or when you want to support colour tips but not have the base colour overshadow. These also come with a wide applicating brush and fast dry is perfect for someone as impatient as I am.

Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm-Sheer Pink Tint.
To be honest not a fan. I love the original and use it all the time. So was excited that I would be able to give this ago even before I'd seen it in store. The colour is a really sheer despite looking so vibrant in the tube. It still is as moisturising as the original but it doesn't last as long I found I'd apply and 10 mins later feel I needed to reapply bit disappointing.

DKNY Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense.
Sadly the vial of perfume broke while in transit so I never got to try on the skin. But my box still smells pretty and I've been keeping hairbands in it for storage.

NAK Care 4 Ends Leave in Moisturiser.
Another product from the box I have really enjoyed. Easy application and beautiful smell it gives moisture without leaving my hair overly fluffy and unmanageable. Its so easy to put in comb through and style no fuss. I'm a fan!!! 

So overall a really great box for the month of October but we must say good bye to the October box and HELLO to the November box!!! As usual Bellabox haven't slowed down  sending a box that gets us in the mood and ready for the party season.

November Bellabox

Soiree Season Staples is the theme for Novembers box getting us preped for summer and the christmas party scene. And BellaBox have covered us from head to toe!!!

Palmolive Luscious Mango Body Butter Body Wash
Not the most excited about this inclusion but then I realised that this would make the perfect addition to my travel toiletries I've recently decided to down size my travel pack and this will slip in just nicely!!! It also smells really nice so bonus there.

Organic Spa Face Exfoliant
I'm a face scrub fan so I'm interested to give this one a try. I have roughness around my nose and flaky patch in between my brows so challenge is set for this one!! It includes natural ingredients including luffa, walnut shell and rice bran but also creamy. I'm hoping its not overly rough but also not too soft so it gets the job done.

Ocean Essence Gold Eye Cream

This is the first of the full sized products included in the box. Infused with 18K gold, pearl essence and shea butter. Although I'm not into eye creams reading the packaging I was prompted me to try!!! I've only used it once but I'm happy with the results my skin is softer and does seem to have a slight glow so I'm happy to keep using and see longer term results. Also remember to apply eye creams not directly to the lids or under the eyes like you would concealer. Apply onto the brow bone and below almost at the eye socket level seems low but natural capillary action will carry the cream upwards were it does the job without puffiness and irritation. 

Bloom Glitter Liquid Eyeliner
Again a full size product and I received the shade Star Struck which is a purple glitter. While I love makeup I don't feel I suit glitter on my eyes having said that I have seen this used on the nails to create a giltter tip and nail decorations so I'm going to give that a go.

Bioderma Sebium H2O Cleansing Water.
Initally I was not excited to see this after recieving the Crealine version of this product in another box (not sure if it was Bellabox or Lust have it) I wasn't that impressed. I am a long term user of make up wipes due to the convience factor but I've recently read a common preservative used in the wipes can be harmful to your health at the same time I also have been questioning there efficiency particularly when it comes to mascara and eyeliner. Well I can now say I stand corrected. This stuff is gold a simple cotton pad soaked in this product and my make up is gone it makes short work of eyeliner and mascara too. I have also compared it with the other version (hiding in the back of the bathroom cabinet) and this one is so much better my skin is cleaner and I will have to investigate the full size!!!

Swisse Hand Cream with Vitamin D and Pomegrante.
Was a little excited to see this as I have been wanting to try out the Swisse range since seeing it in priceline it is a little expensive which is why I've held off so very happy to be able to try before I buy. I'm a bit lazy when it comes to applying hand creams but I intend to carry this tube with me so I can apply at anytime. I wash my hands a lot at work and soap does dry them out quite a bit.

4me Nail Polish Remover Pads
Bellabox has read my mind with these ones I have been looking for something like these for ages I used to use a swisspers version but can't seem to find them. These are great for travel but also good for being able to take your nail polish off where ever and whenever you want!!!

So that wraps it for Bellabox November with three full size products and decent sample sizes this is a box that value for money. can't wait to try all the products and will review next month!! Enjoy the party season everybody and I'll talk to you all soon.

Lust Have It October!!!

Lust Have It October - Fun and Flirty!!!!

So my Lust Have It arrived on Monday and I have to say it made my day. I knew I was unable to post this straight away so I have given some of the products a try so I would be able to give a little more of a review. Lust have it  embraced the pink theme that blesses October and in remembrance of breast cancer awareness all the product were contained in a cute pink gauze bag. So what was in the bag I hear you say...

Mask in a cup

I received this in natural active clay the idea is simple peel off the lid, add water and your ready to go. This one contains yellow and white clay as well as pomegranate, calendula, green tea so I'm hoping it smells yummy and I'm eager to give a try. 

NYX Cosmetics Girls Nail Polish

Now I have it say that I was excited by this item I had wanted to paint my nails for Halloween and this glossy black fitted perfectly its in the colour NGP 143 Black. It did take three coats to get an opaque enough finish but it applies smoothly and dries quickly. 

Avene Cleanance Gel 

This is a soapless cleanser but despite that it stills foams a little and smells reasonable what can I say it does the job. Post cleansing my skin feels clean, soft and not tight perfect!!!

Avene Cleance Emulsion

This is a lotion that applies easily and smells reasonable. It does smooth the skin out so I can see how it would be great as a makeup primer. It wears well and does seem to control shine.

Avene Cleanance K cream gel

This is a gentle exfoliator of the skin. I applied this post moisturising it does smell a little odd but my skin does feel smoother and I'm interested in using this a bit more and see longer term the results are. 

Caron Waxaway Ready to use sensitive wax strips.

These are ready to go wax strips that can be used at home and don't require heating. The sample kit contained two strips and an after care wipes. I have not used these yet and probably wont, I do wax but prefer to get it professionally done. 

Star and Rose White Bath Fizzer

This smells amazing!! But I do not have a bath in my house so most likely I will have to wait until a romantic weekend away to give a try!!!

We also recieved a $15 off at adorn cosmetics voucher and a voucher to try harvet box which is a company that sends out snack boxes direct to your door. Have not used either yet as I just could simply not decide on one only product at Adorn and cannot afford the whole website!!! And I just have not a chance to organise the harvest box.

Overall I am happy with this box and will keep my subscription going its not bad value for $15. To subscribe to lust have it there website is http://www.lusthaveit.com.au/ its easy to sign up and have your box of goodies sent out every month.